Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district have arrested a man identified as Ankush for allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official. He was intercepted after specific information, and his identity card was found to be fake. Investigations are ongoing.
Police in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, have arrested a man identified as Ankush for allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official. He was apprehended after being intercepted and found with a fake identity card, following which he was taken into custody for questioning.
A drug peddler has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, as part of an anti-drug campaign.
Police in Kathua district have attached a double-storey house worth over Rs 1.10 crore belonging to alleged drug peddler Mohd Arif under the NDPS Act, as it was deemed to be acquired through drug sale proceeds. Arif is involved in multiple NDPS cases across J&K.
Police in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, have attached properties worth approximately Rs 7 crore belonging to a detained drug peddler, as part of an intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
Jammu and Kashmir Police seized over 21.68 kg of illegally cultivated opium plants in Kathua district and booked one person in connection with the case.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected bail for Shubham Sangra, the main accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, citing the heinous nature of the crime.
Himachal Pradesh police have arrested an interstate drug trafficking kingpin from Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir, dealing a major blow to a network spanning Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Jammu & Kashmir.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested four alleged drug peddlers in Reasi, Jammu, and Kathua districts, seizing significant quantities of heroin and cash. One of the arrested individuals is a repeat offender, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Police in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, rescued 20 bovine animals from smugglers in two separate operations, arresting two suspects and impounding two vehicles.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized immovable properties worth approximately Rs 7.35 crore belonging to two detained drug peddlers in Kathua district, as part of an intensified campaign against drug trafficking networks.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dismissed a plea from Sanji Ram, the mastermind behind the 2018 rape and murder of an eight-year-old in Kathua, refusing to suspend his life sentence.
A major combing and search operation is underway in the forest of Kamadh Nullah in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district following an encounter between security forces and terrorists.
A suspected drug peddler, Harpal Singh, has been detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
Jammu and Kashmir Police solved a murder case within four days by arresting the accused, Sardar Singh, from Himachal Pradesh. The victim, Roop Singh, was found shot dead in Kathua district. The accused, who owed the victim money, allegedly used his father's gun to commit the crime.
Three individuals wanted in connection with multiple robbery cases in Delhi have been apprehended in Kathua district following a joint operation by Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Security forces eliminated a top Pakistani terrorist linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter in Kathua district. The terrorist, identified as JeM commander Usman alias "Abu Maviya", was killed during a joint operation. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.
Delhi Police have arrested three alleged interstate robbers, including an associate of the Nitu Dabodiya gang, from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua area, following a 10-day chase related to two armed robberies in Delhi last month.
Jammu and Kashmir police arrested six people and recovered contraband substances and over Rs 23 lakh in Doda and Kathua districts. Properties worth over Rs 73 lakh linked to drug peddlers were also attached in Udhampur district.
Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act.
Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act.
Aam Aadmi Party legislator Mehraj Malik was released from Kathua jail after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court quashed his detention under the Public Safety Act.
Security forces have strengthened the cordon in a remote forest area of Kathua district following an encounter with terrorists. A search operation was launched after reports of terrorist presence in Kahog village of Billawar. Intense firing lasted for over an hour, and reinforcements, including Army paratroopers, have been deployed to neutralize the terrorists.
Jammu and Kashmir Police detained an alleged gangster, Pritam Singh, under the Public Safety Act in Samba for involvement in unlawful possession of weapons and narcotics-related offences.
Security forces have intensified their search operation in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, following reports of terrorist activity. The operation involves extending the cordon and deploying additional forces to track down and neutralize the terrorists.
Jammu and Kashmir police arrested eleven drug peddlers and seized heroin in separate operations across Udhampur, Poonch, Doda, and Kathua districts.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has achieved significant progress in digitising revenue records, reaching 93.39 per cent completion with over 64 lakh records approved across the Union Territory.
Following the devastating cloudburst and flash floods that wreaked havoc in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has launched extensive rescue and relief operations.
The Jammu and Kashmir government reports that over 3,000 schools have experienced low or zero enrolment since 2022, prompting school closures and mergers. The report details the financial implications and district-wise breakdown of the affected schools.
The first direct Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar has commenced commercial operations, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities and enhancing rail connectivity in the region.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for a high-level investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, demanding immediate justice and protection for the victim's family.
Northern states in India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 46.6 degrees Celsius. The heatwave has impacted daily life, leading to a decline in tourism and increased power demand. Authorities have issued advisories and implemented measures to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau of Jammu and Kashmir faces scrutiny due to a low conviction rate in corruption cases over the past six years, despite a high volume of complaints and enforcement actions.
Jammu and Kashmir has shown significant progress in addressing public grievances through the JK Samadhan portal, achieving an 88 per cent disposal rate. District administrations and key departments have played a crucial role in this achievement, with high disposal rates and positive citizen feedback.
A cloudburst in a remote village in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in four fatalities and six injuries. Rescue operations are underway, and the district administration is monitoring the situation.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has dismantled an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage module allegedly supported by Pakistani handlers and the ISI, revealing a covert surveillance network near sensitive military locations.
On February 6, 2026, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited key border outposts along the India-Pakistan frontier, shared a Bada Khana meal with soldiers to boost morale, and held an important meeting with BJP leaders in Jammu.
Security personnel resumed the anti-terrorist operation near Jakhole village in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
Security forces on Monday resumed Operation Trashi-1 in the forested Sonar village area of Kishtwar after suspending it overnight due to poor visibility and difficult terrain.
